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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,280.96, 436,610.40 and 201,713.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,280.96, 436,610.40 and 201,713.52 is: 278,455.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,280.96 : 436,610.40 = 201,713.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,280.96/436,610.40 = 201,713.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,280.96x = 436,610.40 × 201,713.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,280.96x = 88,070,220,652.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,070,220,652.61/316,280.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,455.65

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